chp5 Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 In a 16" barreled AR, does the mid-length gas system make much difference in feel as compared to a traditional carbine length gas system (i.e., smoother operation and less bucking around)? If so, how much difference? Please assume that each barrel is in identical in weight. I've seen some comments on other threads, but I'd like a thread directly on point. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Smith Posted September 16, 2004 Share Posted September 16, 2004 IMO, yes. Not sure how to quantify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted September 22, 2004 Author Share Posted September 22, 2004 Thanks Zak. Has anyone else shot a mid length upper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinistralRifleman Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 A mid-length gas system feels closer to shooting a 20" than shooting a carbine. There is less long term wear on parts with a mid-length gas system too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chp5 Posted September 23, 2004 Author Share Posted September 23, 2004 A mid-length gas system feels closer to shooting a 20" than shooting a carbine. There is less long term wear on parts with a mid-length gas system too. Thanks. Who makes 16" mid-lengths? Just Armalite and RRA? I believe all of Armalite's 16" barrels are mid length, aren't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinistralRifleman Posted September 23, 2004 Share Posted September 23, 2004 A mid-length gas system feels closer to shooting a 20" than shooting a carbine. There is less long term wear on parts with a mid-length gas system too. Thanks. Who makes 16" mid-lengths? Just Armalite and RRA? I believe all of Armalite's 16" barrels are mid length, aren't they? Armalite, Rock River, M&A Parts....we (Cavalry Arms) will have them at some point in the future too. We've had mid-length uppers on order for almost 9 months now with the subcontractor we use, they also do work for the government so our orders get bumped regularly. The main difference between all of them is the barrel profiles offered, type of steel used, chrome lined/not chrome lined, and rifle twist rate. Any one of the manufacturers should work fine for you depending on your personal preferences and intended purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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